half-convinced

half-con·vince

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Definitions of half-convinced word

verb with object half-convinced to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince a jury of his guilt; A test drive will convince you that this car handles well. 1
verb with object half-convinced to persuade; cajole: We finally convinced them to have dinner with us. 1
verb with object half-convinced Obsolete. to prove or find guilty. 1
verb with object half-convinced Obsolete. to overcome; vanquish. 1
adjective half-convinced not entirely convinced 0

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin convincere to prove (something) false or true, (somebody) right or wrong, equivalent to con- con- + vincere to overcome; see victor

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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